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Nitrazepam; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions

Nitrazepam is only found in individuals that have used or taken this drug. It is a benzodiazepine derivative used as an anticonvulsant and hypnotic. Nitrazepam belongs to a group…

Nux Vomica; Uses, Dosage, Site Effects, Interactions

Nux vomica (family Loganiaceae) is commonly known as kuchla. It is a major source of the highly poisonous, intensely bitter alkaloids strychnine and brucine derived from the seeds inside the…

Oregano – Nutritional Value, Health Benefits

Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is an important culinary herb commonly used as food flavoring for its aromatic, slightly bitter taste famously used in the Italian-…

Origanum vulgare – Nutritional Value, Health Benefits

Origanum vulgare is an important culinary herb commonly used as food flavoring for its aromatic, slightly bitter taste famously used in the Italian- American…

Orthosiphon Aristatus – Nutritional Value, Health Benefits

Orthosiphon aristatus commonly referred to as Java tea, is a tropical perennial plant that has particularly long white or purple, two-lipped flowers with protruding…

Pain Management; Types, Analgesic Classes, Used

Pain management, pain medicine, pain control or algiatry, is a branch of medicine employing an interdisciplinary approach for easing the suffering and improving the quality of life of those living with chronic pain…

Palm Fruit; Nutritional Value, Uses, Health Benefits, Recipes

Palm fruit has been used in folk remedies for the treatment of various infectious diseases, cancer and immuno-modulatory activity (Puri et al., 2007). Thus,…

Pansit Pansitan – Nutritional Value, Health Benefits

Pansit Pansitan/Peperomia pellucida (also known by common names pepper elder, shining bush plant, and man to man) is an annual, shallow-rooted herb, usually growing to a height of…

Paraffinum Perliquidum – Uses, Dosage, Side Effects

Paraffinum Perliquidum /Liquid paraffin also known as paraffin liquidum or Russian mineral oil, is a very highly refined mineral oil used in cosmetics and medicine. Cosmetic or medicinal liquid…

Peperomia Pellucida – Nutritional Value, Health Benefits

Peperomia pellucida (also known by common names pepper elder, shining bush plant, and man to man) is an annual, shallow-rooted herb, usually growing to a height of about…

Phytoestrogen – Nutritional Value, Health Benefits, Recipes

Phytoestrogen/Clover Tea (Trifolium pratense) is an herb that belongs to the legume family, which also includes peas and beans. In herbal medicine, red clover…

Phytolacca; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects

Phytolacca is a genus of perennial plants native to North America, South America, and East Asia. Some members of the genus are known as pokeweeds or similar names such as pokebush, pokeberry, pokeroot or poke sallet.[rx][rx] Other names for species…

Pilewort; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects

Pilewort/ Ranunculus bulbosus commonly known as St. Anthony's turnip[rx] or bulbous buttercup is a perennial member of the buttercup family. It has attractive yellow flowers, and deeply divided, three-lobed long-petioled basal…

Piyushvalli Ras; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects

Piyushvalli Ras is herbomineral Ayurvedic medicine. This medicine is referenced from Bhaishajyaratnavali and is indicated in Grahn Radhika. Piyush Valli Ras is an effective…

Plantago; Uses, Dosage, Site Effects, Interactions

Plantago major has been used widely since ancient times, to manage a wide range of diseases including constipation, coughs, and wounds. The aim of…

Podophyllin; Uses, Dosage, Site Effects, Interactions

Podophyllin is a resin extracted from the root of the plant Podophyllum sp. Berberidaceae (Mandrake), which contains numerous compounds, among which podophyllotoxin. Podophyllin is the principal active component. Podophyllin arrests…

Pokeberry; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects

Pokeberry/ Phytolacca is a genus of perennial plants native to North America, South America, and East Asia. Some members of the genus are known as pokeweeds or similar names such as pokebush, pokeberry, pokeroot or poke sallet.[rx][rx] Other names for…

Pokeroot; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects

Pokeroot/ Phytolacca is a genus of perennial plants native to North America, South America, and East Asia. Some members of the genus are known as pokeweeds or similar names such as pokebush, pokeberry, pokeroot or poke sallet.[rx][rx] Other names for…

Pokeweeds; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects

Pokeweeds/ Phytolacca is a genus of perennial plants native to North America, South America, and East Asia. Some members of the genus are known as pokeweeds or similar names such as pokebush, pokeberry, pokeroot or poke sallet.[rx][rx] Other names for…

Pomelo Fruits; Nutritional Value, Health Benefits, Recipes

Pomelo fruits are good sources of nutrition with an ample amount of vitamin C. Besides, the fruits are abundant in other macronutrients, including sugars,…

Posaconazole; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, Pragnancy

Posaconazole is a broad-spectrum, second generation, triazole compound with antifungal activity. Posaconazole strongly inhibits 14-alpha-demethylase, a cytochrome P450-dependent enzyme. Inhibition of 14-alpha-demethylase prevents the conversion of lanosterol to ergosterol, an important component…

Pradarantak Lauh; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects

Pradarantak Lauh is an Ayurvedic medicine in tablet or powder form. It is mainly used in the treatment of menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, leucorrhea etc. This medicine…

Pulsatilla Nigricans; Uses, Dosage, Site Effects, Interactions

Pulsatilla nigricans is used in the treatment of anxiety-related disorders. Though in clinical use for many years, the anxiolytic activity of Pulsatilla nigricans (Puls)…

Pyrogenium; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects

Pyrogenium is a homeopathic remedy often used for fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and great restlessness. Other indications for its use include a feeling…

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